Ohio Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment

Mesothelioma patients who live in Ohio have access to quality mesothelioma treatment options in state. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Ohio include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Ohio.

We provide a list of top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Ohio as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. A list of local cancer support services has been included as well for your convenience. Learn more about health care options available in Ohio below.

Ohio Mesothelioma Statistics

1,939

Mesothelioma Deaths, 1999 - 2015

309

Asbestosis Deaths, 1999 - 2015

2,248

Total Deaths, 1999 - 2015

Find a Mesothelioma Cancer Center in Ohio

The following mesothelioma cancer centers are located in the state of Ohio. These cancer centers are equipped to deliver quality mesothelioma treatment. Click on a specific cancer center link to get more in depth information.

Toledo, OH

Toledo Community Hospital Oncology Program (CCOP) is among the best mesothelioma cancer centers in the nation with top doctors providing state of the art cancer treatment for patients.

Find a Mesothelioma Doctor in Ohio

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that are located in Ohio. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about their background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and contact information.

Dr. David P. Carbone is a medical oncologist who currently serves as the director of the James Thoracic Center at the Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC). Dr. Carbone’s clinical specialty is lung cancer and he is considered an international expert in the molecular genetics of lung tumors.

Dr. Claire Verschraegen is a leading expert in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma and is currently a Professor of Medicine at the University of Vermont and Director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the Vermont Cancer Center in Burlington, Vermont.

Dr. James Stevenson is the Vice Chairman of the Department of hematology and medical oncology at the Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute.

It is not uncommon for patients to travel outside of their current states to meet with top oncologists and thoracic surgeons across the country. These mesothelioma experts usually have a particular focus within their practice.

Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery; Co-Director, The Lung Center; Vice Chair of Surgery for Cancer and Translational Research; Director, International Mesothelioma Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Ohio Cancer Support Services

The following cancer support services may be of help to you while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma in Ohio. Support services for mesothelioma patients include patient transport, temporary housing, physical therapy and counseling.

Ohio Treatment Support Services

Counseling & Support Groups

Saul and Saul, LLC(Columbus)
614-626-5110

Able Counseling & Associates, Inc.(Cleveland)
216-446-7147

Mind to Muscle Wellness LLC(Dayton)
937-410-0519

Long-Term Housing

Hope Hollow(Columbus)
614-459-HOPE

WoodSpring Suites Akron(Akron)
320-245-0600

Patient Transport

TLC Transportation(Toledo)
419-476-9350

Meda-Care Transportation, Inc.(Cincinnati)
513-521-4799

Comfort & Caring Transportation Services LLC(Bedford)
216-502-2468

Prestige Patient Transport(Georgetown)
937-690-6100

Physical Therapy

Cornerstone Physical Therapy(Columbus)
614-775-9618

Western Ohio Therapy Associates(Greenville)
937-548-9495

Robinson Rehab Center and Sport Clinic(Streetsboro)
330-626-5701

Treating Mesothelioma Can Be Expensive in Ohio

The costs associated with mesothelioma treatment can add up quickly. Additionally, many people may need to take time off work or stop working altogether to deal with their cancer diagnosis.

The table below provides cost estimates for some of the procedures commonly used in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma.

Common Costs Associated with Treating Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment Costs

Approximate Cost Range

Diagnostic Imaging (CT, PET, MRI)

$800 – $1,600 per scan

Needle Biopsy

$500 – $700

Thoracoscopy or Pleuroscopy (lungs) or Laparoscopy (abdomen)

$3,600 – $5,000

Thoracotomy (lungs) or Laparotomy (abdomen)

$7,800 – $7,900

Surgery – Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy (removal of part or all of a lung)

$13,000 – $17,000

Radiation

$7,000 – $12,000

Chemotherapy – Pemetrexed (Alimta®)

$37,000 – $50,000

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

$700 – $1,000

NOTE: The table above does not take insurance payments or reimbursements into account. These cost estimates are estimated using data from the FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup tool, Healthcare Bluebook, and other sources.

Filing an Asbestos Exposure Claim

Don’t lose your right to file a claim. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Ohio, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Ohio.

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